Golf club grips with golf club shaft length indicators

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to golf club grips and associated golf clubs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to golf club grips including golf club shaft length indicators relative to another golf club length. For example, a set of golf club grips may include golf club shaft length indicators that illustrate a hand position on one golf club that correlates to a shaft length of another golf club. Thereby, a person may grip any given golf club according to their favorite length golf club.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to golf club grips and associated golf clubs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to golf club grips including golf club shaft length indicators relative to another golf club shaft length.

BACKGROUND

In addition to a driver, a three-wood, and a five-wood, a typical set of golf clubs may include a two-iron, a three-iron, a four-iron, a five-iron, a six-iron, a seven-iron, an eight-iron, a nine-iron, a pitching-wedge, and a sand-wedge. A shaft associated with each successive golf club may be 0.5 inches longer than a shaft of a preceding golf club.

Many experts agree that a repeatable set-up and golf club swing are keys to success on a golf course. Consistent stance relative to an associated golf ball and consistent golf club grip placement within a person's hands are examples of an associated set-up.

Studies have indicated that ninety percent of amateur golfers play with off-the-shelf golf clubs. In other words, most amateur golfers do not get fitted for golf clubs with which they play. Off-the-shelf golf clubs often have shaft lengths corresponding to a person of average height (e.g., 5′7″ to 6′1″). Thus, individuals that are taller, or shorter than an average person are disadvantaged when using an off-the-shelf set of golf clubs.

While experts agree that a repeatable set-up, a repeatable swing, and personally fitted golf clubs are advantageous, most amateur golfers have a favorite length club shaft. Accordingly, most amateur golfers are frustrated with off-the-shelf clubs having varying length shafts from club-to-club.

Thus, a set of golf club grips are needed that include golf club shaft length indicators relative another golf club shaft length.

SUMMARY

A set of golf club grips may include a first grip having a first number corresponding to a first golf club. The set of golf club grips may further include a second grip having a second number corresponding to a second golf club, wherein the second grip includes a set of circumferentially extending rings correlated to the length of the particular golf club corresponding to the number.

In another embodiment, a golf club grip may include a number corresponding to a first golf club. The golf club grip may further include at least one circumferentially extending ring correlated to a length of a second golf club corresponding to the number, wherein the number prompts an associated golfer to grip the respective golf club grip at the at least one circumferentially extending ring.

In a further embodiment, a golf club grip may include a number corresponding to a first golf club having a shaft with a first length. The golf club grip may further include at least one circumferentially extending ring correlated to a second length of a second golf club corresponding to the number, wherein the second length is approximately one-half inch longer than said first length, and wherein the number prompts an associated golfer to grip the respective golf club grip at the at least one circumferentially extending ring.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Figures described below depict various aspects of the systems and methods disclosed herein. It should be understood that each Figure depicts an embodiment of a particular aspect of the disclosed systems and methods, and that each of the Figures is intended to accord with a possible embodiment thereof. Further, wherever possible, the following description refers to the reference numerals included in the following Figures, in which features depicted in multiple Figures are designated with consistent reference numerals.

There are shown in the drawings arrangements which are presently discussed, it being understood, however, that the present embodiments are not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown, wherein:

FIG. 1 depicts an example of an individual with a golf club in an initial position ready to strike an associated golf ball;

FIG. 2 depicts an example chart illustrating relative golf club shaft lengths for a range of individuals;

FIG. 3 depicts example lie angles for a range of golf clubs from a profile view;

FIG. 4 depicts example loft angles for a range of golf clubs from a profile view;

FIG. 5 depicts a profile view of an example set of golf club grips; and

FIG. 6 depicts a profile view of another example set of golf club grips.

The Figures depict preferred embodiments for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the systems and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the invention described herein.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION

Generally, a golf club grip is provided which may include a number indicative of a first golf club on which the golf club grip is to be attached. The golf club grip may further include at least one circumferentially extending ring corresponding to a shaft length of another golf club.

Turing to FIG. 1, a typical set-up 100 is illustrated in which an individual is holding a golf club ready to strike a corresponding golf ball (not shown in FIG. 1). As illustrated in FIG. 1, a series of golf clubs 110 are shown which may, for example, correspond to a typical set of golf clubs (e.g., a driver, a three-wood, a five-wood, a one-iron, a two-iron, a three-iron, a four-iron, a five-iron, a six-iron, a seven-iron, an eight-iron, a nine-iron, a pitching-wedge, and a sand-wedge, or any sub-set thereof). The individual may take on a series of postures 105, 106, where each posture 105, 106 may be associated with a particular golf club 110, or series of golf clubs 110. For example, the individual may stand a first distance 120 from the golf ball with their hands a distance 115 above the golf ball.

With reference to FIG. 2, a chart 200 is depicted that illustrates an ideal golf club shaft length 210 relative to a height person (e.g., average height 5′7″ to 6′1″) 205. The golf club shaft length 210 of FIG. 2 may, for example, correspond to an associated golf club 110 of FIG. 1. A height of a person 205 of FIG. 2 may, for example, correspond to an individual's posture 105, 106 of FIG. 1. As illustrated in chart 200, a distance of an individual's knuckles-to-floor height 215 may be used as a factor in regard to an ability of a golfer to strike a golf ball consistently on a sweet spot of an associated golf club head, and determining an associated golf club shaft length. As illustrated in chart 200 of FIG. 2, a golf club shaft length is typically available in one-half inch increments.

Turning to FIG. 3, a plurality of golf clubs 315, 320, 325, 330 illustrate a lie angle variation 300. The golf clubs 315, 320, 325, 330 may, for example, be similar to the series of golf clubs 110 of FIG. 1. Generally, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a golf club lie angle 310 may degrees as a golf club shaft length 305 increases. In particular, a first golf club 315 (e.g., a seven-iron) may have a first lie angle 316, a second golf club 320 (e.g., a six-iron) may have a second lie angle 321, a third golf club 325 (e.g., a five-iron) may have a third lie angle 326, and a fourth golf club 330 (e.g., a four-iron) may have a fourth lie angle 331.

With reference to FIG. 4, a typical set of golf club irons 400 is depicted to include a two-iron 405, a three-iron 410, a four-iron 415, a five-iron 420, a six-iron 425, a seven-iron 430, an eight-iron 435, a nine-iron 440, a pitching-wedge 445, and a sand-wedge 450. The golf clubs 405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 435, 440, 445, 450 may, for example, be similar to the series of golf clubs 110 of FIG. 1. The two-iron 405 may include a first golf club head 406 and a first golf club grip 407. The three-iron 410 may include a second golf club head 411 and a first golf club grip 412. The four-iron 415 may include a third golf club head 416 and a third golf club grip 417. The five-iron 420 may include a fourth golf club head 421 and a fourth golf club grip 422. The six-iron 425 may include a fifth golf club head 426 and a fifth golf club grip 427. The seven-iron 430 may include a sixth golf club head 431 and a sixth golf club grip 432. The eight-iron 435 may include a seventh golf club head 436 and a seventh golf club grip 437. The nine-iron 440 may include an eighth golf club head 441 and an eighth golf club grip 442. The pitching-wedge 445 may include a ninth golf club head 446 and a ninth golf club grip 447. The sand-wedge 450 may include a tenth golf club head 451 and a tenth golf club grip 452. Any one of the golf club heads 406, 411, 416, 421, 426, 431, 436, 441, 446, 451 may be different than any other golf club head. Any one of the golf club grips 407, 412, 417, 422, 427, 432, 437, 442, 447, 452 may be different than any other golf club grip. However, as described in detail herein any one of the golf club grips 407, 412, 417, 422, 427, 432, 437, 442, 447, 452 may be the same as another golf club grip.

Turning to FIG. 5, a set of golf club grips 500 may include a first golf club grip 505 (e.g., a golf club grip for a three-iron), a second golf club grip 515 (e.g., a golf club grip for a four-iron), a third golf club grip 525 (e.g., a golf club grip for a five-iron), a fourth golf club grip 530 (e.g., a golf club grip for a six-iron), and a fifth golf club grip 535 (e.g., a golf club grip for a seven-iron). The golf club grips 505, 515, 525, 530, 535 may, for example, be similar to the series of golf club grips 407, 412, 417, 422, 427, 432, 437, 442, 447, 452 of FIG. 4. The golf club grip 505 may include a number 506 (e.g., a number 3) and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings 507-511. The circumferentially extending rings 507-511 may correspond to, for example, a shaft length of a golf club different than the golf club on which the golf club grip 505 is to be affixed. The golf club grip 515 may include a number 516 (e.g., a number 4) and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings 517-520. The circumferentially extending rings 517-520 may correspond to, for example, a shaft length of a golf club different than the golf club on which the golf club grip 515 is to be affixed. The golf club grip 525 may include a number 526 (e.g., a number 5) and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings 527-529. The circumferentially extending rings 527-529 may correspond to, for example, a shaft length of a golf club different than the golf club on which the golf club grip 525 is to be affixed. The golf club grip 530 may include a number 531 (e.g., a number 6) and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings 532, 533. The circumferentially extending rings 532, 533 may correspond to, for example, a shaft length of a golf club different than the golf club on which the golf club grip 530 is to be affixed. The golf club grip 535 may include a number 536 (e.g., a number 7) and a circumferentially extending ring 537. The circumferentially extending ring 537 may correspond to, for example, a shaft length of a golf club different than the golf club on which the golf club grip 535 is to be affixed.

The circumferentially extending rings 507-511, 517-520, 527-529, 532, 533 may be, for example, respectively separated from one another by approximately one-half inch along a linearly extending surface of the respective golf club grip. Either the circumferentially extending rings 507-511, 517-520, 527-529, 532, 533, 537 and/or the numbers 506, 516, 526, 531, 536 may be recessed with respect to a respective surface or may protrude from the respective surface.

In at least one embodiment, the circumferentially extending ring 507 may be a first color (e.g., red), the circumferentially extending ring 508 may be a second color (e.g., yellow), the circumferentially extending ring 509 may be a third color (e.g., green), the circumferentially extending ring 510 may be a fourth color (e.g., blue), and the circumferentially extending ring 511 may be a fifth color (e.g., purple). The number 506 may be a first color (e.g., blue), the number 516 may be a second color (e.g., red), the number 526 may be a third color (e.g., yellow), the number 531 may be a fourth color (e.g., green), and the number 536 may be a fifth color (e.g., blue).

Accordingly, a golf club grip may allow an associated golfer to visually color coordinate their golf clubs to their favorite club length by gripping up or down to match, and maintain constant set-up and swing. Beginning with, for example, a three-iron, full length, each successive grip may have a corresponding colored number on a top-end reaffirming and reminding the golfer to grip to the colored ring. In particular, a golf club grip may include a plurality of circumferentially extending rings having a spacing of approximately one-half inch between rings, which may coordinate to a typical progression between sequential golf club lengths. Each grip may be indicated by number, and may be matched to a set number of rings to be installed on a particular golf club. Both of the aforementioned markings may be configured to assist a golfer in setting up whatever club they are using to their favorite club length (i.e., if the golfer has the best consistency with their seven-iron, they may grip down to, for example, a fourth ring on the three-iron, a third ring on a four-iron, and so on). If the golfer favors their six-iron, for example, then they may grip the third ring for the three-iron, and so forth. This concept may allow an average golfer to play with the next best thing as compared to a fitted set of golf clubs, which can cost hundreds more, than a set of off-the-rack golf clubs available from most manufacturers.

The markings (e.g., numbers and circumferentially extending rings) may be, for example, white lines numerated at, for example, one-third intervals around the circumference indicating club lengths as illustrated in FIG. 5.

With reference to FIG. 6, a set of golf club grips 600 may include three-position set-up grips 605, 610, 620. The golf club grips 605, 610, 620 may, for example, be similar to the series of golf club grips 407, 412, 417, 422, 427, 432, 437, 442, 447, 452 of FIG. 4. The golf club grip 605 may include a first range of numbers 606 (e.g., a range of numbers 9-8) and a circumferentially extending ring 607. The golf club grip 610 may include a second range of numbers 612 (e.g., a range of numbers 7-6) and a circumferentially extending ring 611. The golf club grip 620 may include a third range of numbers 623 (e.g., a range of numbers 5-4-3) and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings 621, 622. The set of golf club grips 600 may facilitate a more traditional approach, and may correlate to three swing planes for an entire set of non-wedge irons. Experienced players may, for example, utilize the set of golf club grips 600 by reducing seven set-ups to three set-ups, resulting in better consistency and shot making.

This detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment, as describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. One could implement numerous alternate embodiments, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this application. 

1. A set of golf club grips, comprising: a first grip as in claim 11 having a first number corresponding to a first golf club; and a second grip having a second number corresponding to a second golf club, wherein the second grip includes a set of circumferentially extending rings correlated to the length of the particular golf club corresponding to the number.
 2. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein successive grips have a corresponding colored number on a first end, and wherein the circumferentially extending rings are correspondingly colored.
 3. The set of golf club grips as in claim 2, wherein the corresponding colored number prompts an associated golfer to grip the respective golf club grip at the corresponding colored circumferentially extending ring.
 4. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending rings are spaced, along a linear surface of a respective golf club grip, approximately one-half inch from one another.
 5. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending rings are white lines numerated at one-third intervals around a circumference to indicate a club length.
 6. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending rings are recessed with respect to a circumferential surface of the respective golf club grip.
 7. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending rings are raised with respect to a circumferential surface of the respective golf club grip.
 8. The set of golf club grips as in claim 1, wherein the set of golf club grips are arranged in three position set-ups.
 9. The set of golf club grips as in claim 8, wherein the set of golf club grips is organized to three swing planes for an entire set of non-wedge irons.
 10. The set of golf club grips as in claim 8, wherein, when the set of golf club grips are incorporated with a respective set of golf clubs, seven individual set-ups are reduced to three individual set-ups.
 11. A golf club grip, comprising: a number corresponding to a first golf club; and at least one circumferentially extending ring correlated to a length of a second golf club corresponding to the number, wherein the number prompts an associated golfer to grip the respective golf club grip at the at least one circumferentially extending ring.
 12. The golf club grip as in claim 11, wherein the golf club grip comprises a plurality of circumferentially extending rings spaced, along a linear surface of the golf club grip, approximately one-half inch from one another.
 13. The golf club grip as in claim 12, wherein the circumferentially extending rings are white lines numerated at one-third intervals around a circumference to indicate a club length.
 14. The golf club grip as in claim 11, wherein the number is recessed with respect to a circumferential surface of the respective golf club grip.
 15. The golf club grip as in claim 11, wherein the number is raised with respect to a circumferential surface of the respective golf club grip.
 16. A golf club grip, comprising: a number corresponding to a first golf club having a shaft with a first length; and at least one circumferentially extending ring correlated to a second length of a second golf club corresponding to the number, wherein the second length is approximately one-half inch longer than said first length, and wherein the number prompts an associated golfer to grip the respective golf club grip at the at least one circumferentially extending ring.
 17. The golf club grip as in claim 16, included in a set of golf club grips, and wherein the set of golf club grips are arranged in three position set-ups.
 18. The golf club grip as in claim 17, wherein the set of golf club grips is organized to three swing planes for an entire set of non-wedge irons.
 19. The golf club grip as in claim 17, wherein, when the set of golf club grips are incorporated with a respective set of golf clubs, seven individual set-ups are reduced to three individual set-ups.
 20. The golf club grip as in claim 16, where an outer diameter is uniform for at least a portion of a linear extending surface along a length. 